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Elizabeth CP Advice on what to do when changing GPs
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I have been seeing doctors in this clinic for about 20 years. Some of the GPs have since left & the GP I'm seeing now I no longer feel comfortable with. Eg after getting results for some tests I asked for clarification on what I should be doing to ma... View more

I have been seeing doctors in this clinic for about 20 years. Some of the GPs have since left & the GP I'm seeing now I no longer feel comfortable with. Eg after getting results for some tests I asked for clarification on what I should be doing to manage the situation. Her reply I don't think this condition is causing any problems so you might have IBS so look up this website & follow its advice. The website said I needed to see a professional to get proper advice I couldn't just read the information!!! She commented that my problems are probably just stress but no discussion re what I was doing. The last straw was when I mentioned some problems I was having & I said I wasn't sure if it was just anxiety of something else. She immediately wrote a referral to a cardiologist but made no effort to even check my blood pressure of listen to my heart or lungs to see if there was something urgent to get checked. I plan on moving to my husband's GP as she seems better. My query is what should I do to ensure everything is passed over to the new GP. I have an ongoing referral to a psychiatrist which needs to be continued & I have been seeing allied health for physical problems under a GP plan. I have recently had a lot of tests & want all the results to be sent across so the issues can be managed. I want it to be as simple as possible

Anonymouz Considering ECT, 22 years old...thoughts?
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Hey all, Ive read a lot about ECT but still curious on everyone's thoughts. I've suffered from depression for years now, I've been on about 9 different antidepressants, talked to 3 different psychologists and have had no results... I'm beyond frustra... View more

Hey all, Ive read a lot about ECT but still curious on everyone's thoughts. I've suffered from depression for years now, I've been on about 9 different antidepressants, talked to 3 different psychologists and have had no results... I'm beyond frustrated and running out of options, it's sad it's had to come to this. If anyone can share anything that'd be great.

maggie1 Thinking about going back on medication
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Hi all, Im writing for advice on treating my anxiety and depression. I have been extremely low at the moment and thinking about going back on anti-depressants (i had been taking them for about 6 months and stopped taking them over a year ago) . The r... View more

Hi all, Im writing for advice on treating my anxiety and depression. I have been extremely low at the moment and thinking about going back on anti-depressants (i had been taking them for about 6 months and stopped taking them over a year ago) . The reason i went off in the first place was because i wanted to be able to fix my problems naturally, eg. Yoga, meditation....and i also felt like was loosing my memory at times. I was on a low dosage and they did make me feel better, but i worry if i go back on thats me just taking the easy way out and not fixing my problems. Look forward to hearing from you.

Angeal Tapering of Meds... confused!
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Hi, I'm a new here to BB and writing on any forums in general... but, with 10years of dealing with anxiety, post-nat depression x2 plus taking numerous drugs, speaking to many therapist, I really would like to try and find other means of support. I h... View more

Hi, I'm a new here to BB and writing on any forums in general... but, with 10years of dealing with anxiety, post-nat depression x2 plus taking numerous drugs, speaking to many therapist, I really would like to try and find other means of support. I have been weaning off antidepressants now for a couple of months. Down gradually.. have been going reasonably well. my emotions have been in checked, a few outburst here or there and vivid dreams but yesterday out from now where two panick attacks.. crying spells and anxiety- this required me to my seek GP but he wanted me to go up again and stay there for a few months... has anyone else out there been tapering of their meds and found they have hit a wall? can this panic attack and anxiety be part of the 'discontinuation' symptoms that comes with tapering..? there is a lot happening in my life ATM. Kids, new job and life!!!! This could be contributing aswell!! But, I want to come off these meds so much and be me again.. I'm ready! Please would love to hear from anyone who may be of help to my overthinking mind today...

BeeL Can anyone offer advise on alternative medicines?
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Hi everyone, This is my first time using this forum or any forum as a matter of fact, so apologies if I do anything wrong or if I have missed a thread with a similar topic. I have recently been prescribed medication for my anxiety from my doctor but ... View more

Hi everyone, This is my first time using this forum or any forum as a matter of fact, so apologies if I do anything wrong or if I have missed a thread with a similar topic. I have recently been prescribed medication for my anxiety from my doctor but I really don't like how it makes me feel. Also when I stop taking it I find I get very depressed for up to a week after. Can anyone suggest some non prescription options? I have seen some things in the chemist but am a little skeptical, What have you tried and what has worked for you? Any advise would be appreciated.

HaysieFantaysie Starting the process
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Hi, I've been suffering with mild anxiety/depression for years on and off. Mostly I've been able to deal with it myself and don't get many really dark days. Recently though I've noticed that I've been suffering more episodes and I'm finding it hard t... View more

Hi, I've been suffering with mild anxiety/depression for years on and off. Mostly I've been able to deal with it myself and don't get many really dark days. Recently though I've noticed that I've been suffering more episodes and I'm finding it hard to handle. The last couple of weeks I just don't know what to do with myself, I feel sad and helpless a lot. A year or so ago I mentioned it to my gp, it took a lot of courage for me to speak about it, and he basically brushed it under the carpet and I left feeling worse than when I went in. A friend of mine who is struggling with similar issues suggested I complete the questionnaire on here and it said that I was moderately depressed/anxious and recommended seeing my gp. I'm really struggling with this after what happened last time, imagining the same thing happening again, or that I'd lose the plot in the appointment and have to do the walk of shame back to the receptionist desk with tear stained face/crying. It's really stressing me out and I just feel out of control. Does anyone have any advice on how to get over this? How do I find a sympathetic gp?

Countrymusicgirl Looking for a new psychologist or no?
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Ive left headspace because I'm 25. But not to worries my doctor put me in with a psychiatrist about meds it was a waste of time and I dont need to go back to them so they said I can make an appointment with the psychologist. I did that in November. T... View more

Ive left headspace because I'm 25. But not to worries my doctor put me in with a psychiatrist about meds it was a waste of time and I dont need to go back to them so they said I can make an appointment with the psychologist. I did that in November. The psychologist is only free every Tuesday and wednesday- Ive seen them once or twice. The last time I saw them was the first week in December. I could of seen them just before Christmas but I couldn't due to work. They are now on holidays. I'm struggling at the moment I can't wait for much longer. So I've done googling and found another place. Seems great and they have places everywhere and can get them me in. Do I switch ? CMG

Out_the_window psychologists keep letting me down
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Hi group.any one else feel fed up with the unreliability of a psychologist. I was to have my 1 st appointment with a new one this week.she got her receptionist to cancel it for me.ive told her many times its serious .i need to see her asap as my spec... View more

Hi group.any one else feel fed up with the unreliability of a psychologist. I was to have my 1 st appointment with a new one this week.she got her receptionist to cancel it for me.ive told her many times its serious .i need to see her asap as my specialists found new lung tumor.and its freaking me out. So she dosnt hhave a fax machine.never answers her phones.her receptionist is never in. Then she is very vague each time i do talk to her. I give up on that profession as they do nothing to help me.

Out_the_window too many tags for illnesses
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Hello again.im just confused why so many people who already know and understand.identify with an illness.still look for more tags to add to already confused state of mind.?? Anybody?? I was like that at 17 yo.till about mid 20s.then i had enough. I w... View more

Hello again.im just confused why so many people who already know and understand.identify with an illness.still look for more tags to add to already confused state of mind.?? Anybody?? I was like that at 17 yo.till about mid 20s.then i had enough. I wanted to just be simple ole me again.no matter what the drs diagnosis was. It helped me regain self esteem and stop trying to put restrictions on.myself.i competed in surfing again.did fun things.played guitar to 150 people..sold some tattoo designs to a tattooist. Changed my beliefs from family ones to my own. Backpacked Australia at least twice. Stopped seeing psychiatrists and just saw psychologists. Didnt listen to negative people. Now i see myself better.its easier to accept .cheers...wayne.

Lawns Couple of questions
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Hey All, first time poster here - go easy Been struggling with an issue for a long time.. probably close to 20 years now representing 2/3rds of my life. After watching a few friends go through their struggles over the years, some unsuccessfully - I'v... View more

Hey All, first time poster here - go easy Been struggling with an issue for a long time.. probably close to 20 years now representing 2/3rds of my life. After watching a few friends go through their struggles over the years, some unsuccessfully - I've decided that I really to sort something out, or at least make sense of it. I recently came across a section over at psychforums regarding AvPD, and reading the posts, especially the 'you know you have avpd when you..' draws uncanny parallels with my own experiences.. I'm planning to speak to a GP to get things rolling, but have two questions 1. Am I able to see an alternate GP to initiate the process? My current one over the years is loosely attached by means of being a friend of a friend(mutual friend i guess), and I'd rather keep things private 2. Is it a bad idea to bring up what I think would be the diagnosis, or would it be best to let them figure it out without any bias?